The January 24 release date for Gimme Shelter, starring Vanessa Hudgens as a 16-year-old, homeless and pregnant teenager doesn’t exactly inspire a lot of confidence, but I am a little curious to give the film a peek. Today Roadside Attractions premiered the first poster for the feature, which was written and directed by Ronald Krauss and co-stars Rosario Dawson, Brendan Fraser, James Earl Jones, Ann Dowd and Dascha Polanco.
Here’s the official synopsis:
Based on a true story centering on 16-year-old Agnes “Apple” Bailey (Vanessa Hudgens), Gimme Shelter uncovers the struggle for survival and the hope of redemption through the harsh realities of life on the streets. As a pregnant teenager, Apple’s journey plummets her into a perilous struggle until finding salvation in a suburban shelter for homeless teens. With provisions of unprecedented comfort, a collective sisterhood connection and female empowerment, the shelter inspires Apple to break the shackles of her past and inspires her to embrace the future with clarity, maturity and hope not only for herself but her unborn child.
The film is inspired by a David and Goliath true story of Kathy DiFiore’s longstanding Several Sources Shelters. Kathy is played in the film by Ann Dowd. Kathy worked hand-in-hand with Mother Teresa in an effort to change the shelter laws in New Jersey.
The first trailer will premiere on Monday, November 25, for now here’s the poster.
